John Deere GT2554 - Manual (Page 38)

Service Electrical - 34
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
Service Electrical
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related
accessories contain lead and lead components, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Service the Battery Safely
Checking Battery
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
• Charge, if necessary, at 6–10 amperes for 1 hour.
Removing and Installing the Battery
Removing:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety
section.)
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2. Disconnect negative (–) battery cable (A).
3. Push red cover (B) away from positive (+) battery cable
and remove cable (C) from battery.
4. Remove rubber strap (D).
5. Remove battery.
Installing:
1. Place battery on battery tray.
2. Connect positive (+) cable to battery first, then negative
(-) cable.
3. Apply dielectric grease to terminals to prevent corrosion.
4. Slide red cover over positive battery cable.
5. Install black rubber strap.
Cleaning Battery and Terminals
1. Disconnect and remove battery.
2. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking
soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda
solution into the cells.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush
until bright.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte
contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can
cause serious burns:
The battery produces a flammable and
explosive gas. The battery may explode:
• Do not smoke near battery.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Do not allow direct metal contact across
battery posts.
• Remove negative cable first when
disconnecting.
• Install negative cable last when connecting.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not attempt to open,
add fluid or service battery. Any attempt to do so will
void warranty and lead to possible injury.
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CAUTION: Avoid injury! Always remove
negative (–) battery cable first, and install it
last, to prevent electrical short circuit to
chassis.
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A
B
C